olympic gadget debut
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Olympic Gadget Debut
Tech-Call of Olympic Games
Solos SmartglassesThe Solos sports is a military-grade frame eye glasses, designed for wind-resistance.
It even integrates with the cyclist's helmet for efficient airflow and optimal peripheral vision.
For the lens, these glasses employ safety-rated Trivex polymer that promises clarity and protection.
The wearer gets complete access to performance metrics: cadence, speed and heart
Whoop 2.0Whoop 2.0, is a wristband that monitors and records its wearer's heart rate, ambient temperature, motion (via a 3-axis accelerometer), sleep patterns and more.
The attached app converts the health data into analytical advice.
It guides the athlete when he/she should rest, warn about strain and bring about a change in diet to reduce injury and improve recovery times.
Vert Jump MonitorThe Vert Jump Monitor is for the US women's volleyball team.
The Vert relays the number of jumps and the height achieved by a player to its compan-ion app in real time.
It lets the coach know to observe which player is over exerting, make quick decisions to switch positions on the court and prevent injuries.
Halo SportHalo Neuroscience is helping the Olympic athletes to achieve that top form.
This technology has taken the shape of a pair of headphones called Halo Sport.
This gadget sends pulses of energy to the wearer's brain to improve its response to training. This form of "neuropriming" enables the motor cortex to send stronger signals to muscles to help athletes see better results, faster.
The Halo Sport headband features soft foam nibs that sit lightly on the head, and the energy pulses "often go unnoticed or feel like a light tingle".
NFC-enabled ringThis gadget is one of its first type introduced by Visa – The Electronic Payment System.
It’s called NFC-enabled wearable. As part of this pilot programme, 45 athletes from around the world would sport this piece of jewellery on their fingers.��This will help to make purchases by simply tapping it at any of the 4,000 NFC-capable payment terminals that Visa has set up at all venues.
The Visa ring uses a secure microchip with an embedded NFC antenna that enables con-tactless payment capabilities. It does not require a battery and is also water-resistant to a depth of 50m.
Cooling HoodThis gadget helps to cover the face, head and neck, while its inner layers store cool water.
The frame around the eyes ensures a secure fit and keeps cold portions close to the face for effective cooling and faster recovery in between events.
HyksoThis gadget is for boxing athletes.
It is worn inside the glove and it counts many punches are done along with details like type (jab, cross, leftright power), time, speed and strike intensity.
It uses a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope to record these metrics, while the app helps the coach reassess a boxer's technique and attacking strategy.
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